Master the Technology of Today, for Free

OpenCS is Aalto University's open online platform offering free computer science courses for anyone, anywhere. Whether you're starting your journey in tech or expanding your skills, you'll find high-quality, university-level learning at your fingertips.

Study at your own pace, mostly with no strict deadlines. For learners in Finland, official Aalto credits are available for some of the courses, while everyone worldwide gains valuable, practical knowledge in topics ranging from web development to modern programming languages.

From 1 Jan 2026, only adult learners and students whose home institution is a part of the FITech's new teaching cooperation agreement can receive ECTS credits from FITech courses; others may still take the courses but without credits. For details, see "Who can apply?."

You're in good company

Join tens of thousands of learners from a range of organizations, including...
University of Helsinki Kajaani University of Applied Sciences (KAMK) Raseko (Raisio Region Education) Lapland University of Applied Sciences Uniarts Helsinki (University of the Arts Helsinki) City of Helsinki LAB University of Applied Sciences Metropolia University of Applied Sciences University of Eastern Finland (UEF) Tampere schools Nokia Alma Media University of Helsinki Kajaani University of Applied Sciences (KAMK) Raseko (Raisio Region Education) Lapland University of Applied Sciences Uniarts Helsinki (University of the Arts Helsinki) City of Helsinki LAB University of Applied Sciences Metropolia University of Applied Sciences University of Eastern Finland (UEF) Tampere schools Nokia Alma Media
Aalto University Helsinki schools University of Vaasa Centria University of Applied Sciences Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK) Kesko Yle Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology (LUT) Lahti / EduLahti Visma Tuxera Aalto University Helsinki schools University of Vaasa Centria University of Applied Sciences Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK) Kesko Yle Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology (LUT) Lahti / EduLahti Visma Tuxera Aalto University Helsinki schools University of Vaasa Centria University of Applied Sciences Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK) Kesko Yle Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology (LUT) Lahti / EduLahti Visma Tuxera Aalto University Helsinki schools University of Vaasa Centria University of Applied Sciences Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK) Kesko Yle Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology (LUT) Lahti / EduLahti Visma Tuxera
Tampere University ABB Ekky (South Karelia Education) SSKKY (Satakunta Vocational Education) University of Jyväskylä Oulu University of Applied Sciences Turku University of Applied Sciences (Turku AMK) Åbo Akademi University Laurea University of Applied Sciences Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences Jedu (Vocational School) Tampere University ABB Ekky (South Karelia Education) SSKKY (Satakunta Vocational Education) University of Jyväskylä Oulu University of Applied Sciences Turku University of Applied Sciences (Turku AMK) Åbo Akademi University Laurea University of Applied Sciences Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences Jedu (Vocational School) Tampere University ABB Ekky (South Karelia Education) SSKKY (Satakunta Vocational Education) University of Jyväskylä Oulu University of Applied Sciences Turku University of Applied Sciences (Turku AMK) Åbo Akademi University Laurea University of Applied Sciences Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences Jedu (Vocational School) Tampere University ABB Ekky (South Karelia Education) SSKKY (Satakunta Vocational Education) University of Jyväskylä Oulu University of Applied Sciences Turku University of Applied Sciences (Turku AMK) Åbo Akademi University Laurea University of Applied Sciences Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences Jedu (Vocational School)
Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences (SeAMK) Omnia (Espoo education provider) Hanken School of Economics Espoo schools University of Turku Karelia University of Applied Sciences South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (XAMK) University of Lapland Jamk University of Applied Sciences Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK) University of Oulu Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences (SeAMK) Omnia (Espoo education provider) Hanken School of Economics Espoo schools University of Turku Karelia University of Applied Sciences South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (XAMK) University of Lapland Jamk University of Applied Sciences Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK) University of Oulu Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences (SeAMK) Omnia (Espoo education provider) Hanken School of Economics Espoo schools University of Turku Karelia University of Applied Sciences South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (XAMK) University of Lapland Jamk University of Applied Sciences Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK) University of Oulu Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences (SeAMK) Omnia (Espoo education provider) Hanken School of Economics Espoo schools University of Turku Karelia University of Applied Sciences South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (XAMK) University of Lapland Jamk University of Applied Sciences Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK) University of Oulu

Quick stats (trust us... mostly)

Learning you'll actually remember (unlike your pin code).

Loading...

Courses

Choose from a variety of courses designed by instructors at Aalto University.